DOHA: An exhibition dedicated to basketball will open today at Katara, held in parallel with the ongoing FIBA 3x3 All Stars event here.
On display until Saturday, the “Basketball4all” exhibition is being organised by QMA’s Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM).
It displays the history of basketball from its invention by Canadian American James Naismith in 1891, when he wrote the first rules for this new game, and showcases the growing popularity of the game played by millions around the globe today.
Historical footage and original objects from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) collection as well as the collection of the QOSM narrate the history of FIBA and the development of the FIBA World Championships for both men and women.
“We recommend everyone to visit this exhibition which features a Michael Jordan signed jersey from the NBA All Star Game 1988 as well as documents and trophies highlighting the history of basketball,” said QOSM Director Dr Christian Wacker.
In addition, one section is dedicated to the FIBA 3x3 basketball, a version of the game in which the teams play with one basket.The Peninsula
